Beat Breakfast Panel: How Do I Deal With My Catty Coworker?

I work in a team of four women. One of the women I looked up to years ago, but while working together I have learnt she loves gossip, and putting other people down which I do not want in my life. She is always super supportive to anyone on the teams face, but as soon as she can she will try to put a team member down in any way she can, often exaggerating a scenario.

This has gone on for over two years, and after the hell she put us through last year we realized we had to ignore her drama to move forward. We are doing the best we can to ignore her, but she is still constantly trying to stir the pot. Talking to her honestly results in even more drama- she will keep her office door shut, wont speak at meetings … I don’t know what is worse at this point.

Any tips on dealing with this type of person?

Drama Queen in Waterloo Region

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